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Words I Am Seeking To Live By

"There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see it."

~President D. Uchtdorf

And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.

~Doctrine and Covenants 78:19

My DO List

DO Respect the parenting style of others especially if you can see the flaws in their style. Parents need lots of encouragement and support...not criticizm and judgement!

DO make a conscious effort to notice the efforts of others.

DO forgive and DO your very best to forget.

DO send handwritten Thank You notes.

There is something in each and every person you meet to inspire you...DO tell them.

DO Love Children(0-21) Naughty or Nice. Remember they are trying desperately to figure it all out.

My Kids Say the Darndest Things

2013 - Joaquin randomly repeats a line from JT's song "Mirrors" during our Sunday School class - "Tomorrow is a Mystery" and his little friend beside him looks at him and says "No, its not! Tomorrow is Monday". 3/09 - Me: "Joaquin what is that on your face?" (He had a black smudge of somekind). Joaquin, "It's my skin".

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Years ago Caprece and I began a tradition of making sugar cookies during the holidays. We always involved the girls – Chancey, Lilah, and Livvy. We would roll them out, cut out fun holiday shapes, and bake them. Caprece would whip up a bowl of her specialty frosting and we would decorate them. Of course, we always kept a bit of the frosting and a few undecorated ones just for Matt. They kept fresh longer that way. They made a great late night snack for him thoughout the week. That is if he didn't eat them all at once...they are very hard to resist.

It never seems quite like Christmas until I’ve made a batch. This year is no exception. I was thinking about her and all the fun times we had. How blessed I am to have not only a best sister but a very best friend! I want my boys to grow-up hearing about their Aunt Caprece. So it was decided F.H.E. it would be and this time I involved my boys. They loved it especially my Zeke who is only 22 months. See for yourself. Oh, and although it goes without saying. These cookies are melt in your mouth, can’t stop with just one…good.Sour Cream Sugar Cookies (Nicole White - Precie's friend)2 cups sugar2/3 cup butter3 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup sour cream5 cups of flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp salt2 tsp nutmegDirections:Cream butter and sugar; add beaten eggs and sour cream. Beat well. Add dry ingredients. Chill for 30 min to hour. Roll and cut out. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 min or until lightly brown.